Intralox, L.L.C., the world leader in conveyor equipment solutions utilizing modular plastic conveyor belts, has a position available for a Technical Writer in our Hanover, MD office. 

Responsibilities:

• Organize and write supporting documentation for maintenance, operations and spare parts manuals.
• Work closely with functional engineering groups to create acceptance test plans.
• Able to understand and describe complicated systems with layers of logical rules.
• Work closely with functional engineering groups to create and requisition spare parts lists.
• Work with customers and vendors to coordinate training schedules.
• Work with technical staff to understand components and systems to develop user friendly documentation.
• Use photographs, drawings, diagrams, animation, and charts that increase users’ understanding.
• Proficient with multiple mediums of technology transfer such as manuals, videos, animations and web pages.
• Revise and update documents as the result of engineering changes.
• Create appropriate training materials for internal and external users.
• Perform miscellaneous administrative or communications tasks as directed by the project manager.
• Directing others and assisting in the production of hard copies with duties such as printing, binding, creating DVD’s, uploading to internet sites and shipping.
• Standardize and streamline documentation processes.
• May be assigned and responsible for independently researching and writing manuals for large conveyance systems.
• Uses software such as MS Office Project, Word and Excel, AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor suite to accomplish job responsibilities.
• Has knowledge of detailed commonly-used technology transfer concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Attends trainings or self-trains to continuously improve skill sets.
• May assist in onsite training presentations.
• Reports to a manager

Requirements:

• B.S. or B.A. from an accredited university or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 2 years experience in the technical writing of material handling or technical projects.
• Proficient at working from electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Proficient with MS Project, Word, Publisher and Excel.
• Effective communication (verbal and written) and relationship skills with engineering groups, customers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• A self-managed individual who is a team player.